- Last Updated on Sunday, 30 June 2013 23:44
Although the regular concert season ended in May for the Washington Symphony Orchestra, the musicians are gearing up for special performances this summer in the area. The WSO will perform different concerts for two unique festivals – the Whiskey Rebellion Festival and the Washington Wine, Jazz and Pops Festival.
The WSO has been invited for the third year to play at the opening of the annual Whiskey Rebellion Festival. Fans of patriotic music will enjoy the free WSO concert on Thursday, July 11 at 8 p.m. at the festival tent set up across from The Observer-Reporter on South Main Street in downtown Washington. According to conductor Yugo Ikach, “The WSO has great fun performing at the Whiskey Rebellion Festival and we're thrilled to be invited back. We plan to continue our opening night tradition of rousing music and great patriotic tunes so don't miss out! "
The Sunday, August 4 performance of the WSO will start at 12:30 p.m. at North Strabane’s municipal park as part of the third annual Washington Wine, Jazz and Pops Festival. According to WSO President Mary Courtney, “Our orchestra is delighted to perform in such an important fundraiser for our local Mental Health Association (MHA) and for the opportunity to entertain our loyal audience with their favorite symphony pops!” Anyone looking to buy Wine, Jazz and Pops tickets, should visit MHA’s website at www.mhawashco.org/wjp or call 724-225-2061.
Courtney also noted that the WSO is busy preparing for its new concert season which begins Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Trinity High School in Washington. More information on the new season is available at www.washsym.org.
